Question

In banana:
Statement (A): Bunch feeding is a simple and low-cost method.
Statement (B): It is the direct way to supply nutrients to the bunch.
Statement (C): Only micronutrients can be given through this method.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• A. All (A), (B) and (C) statements are correct
• B. Statements (A) and (C) are correct but (B) is incorrect
• C. Statements (A) and (B) are correct but (C) is incorrect
• D. Statements (C) is correct but (A) and (B) are incorrect

Hint:

Bunch feeding is usually done with major nutrients, not micronutrients alone.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Bunch feeding is a well known post-shooting nutrient management practice in banana. It is valued mainly because it is cheap and easy to carry out, confirming statement (A), and because the solution is placed directly on the bunch it reaches the developing fingers faster than nutrients applied at the base of the plant, confirming statement (B). The claim in statement (C) fails because bunch feeding solutions in practice usually contain macronutrients like potassium nitrate or urea, sometimes combined with micronutrients, to boost bunch weight and fruit quality, so the method is not restricted to micronutrients alone. \[\boxed{\text{Statements (A) and (B) are correct, (C) is incorrect}}\]